portland public schools community transition program building bridges to the future supporting young...
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Portland Public Schools Community Transition Program
Building bridges to the future
Supporting young adults in building independence and quality of life as they
transition to life after high schoolDecember 8, 2014
Community Transition Program
Who is eligible?
• 18-21 years old
• With an IEP
• Graduated
Modified or extended diploma
Certificate of Participation
GEDDecember 8, 2014
Community Transition CentersStudents meet at one of the Transition
Centers
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Instruction and
Coursework
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Community
Vocational Training
Three areas of learning are important for transition
Community Transition Program Instruction and Coursework
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Students develop knowledge about themselves and their preferences, interests, needs and strengths
• Self ad‐ vocacy• Communication skills• Self‐determination• Learning about community services• Keeping a personal planner/calendar• Developing a transition portfolio• Running their own IEP meetings• Planning for their adult life
Planning My Future
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The basics of healthy relationships and a healthy life
• Meeting people• Being responsible as an adult• Interpersonal skills• Setting personal boundaries• Sex education• Safety in the home, school, work and community• Cyber etiquette ‐ safe and respectful use of
the internet and social networks
Healthy Relationships
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• Comparison shopping• Planning a menu• Cooking• Household chores• Self‐care• Personal finance• Budgeting• Driver’s safety
…..depending upon the student’s needs and interests
Daily Living Skills
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• Healthy living and eating• Understanding food groups• Nutritional value• Reading product labels• Making healthy food choices• Health benefits of movement• Activity and fitness• Explore recreational options
Nutrition and Fitness
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Students learn about becoming a successful renter and tenant
• Tenant rights & responsibilities• Landlord rights & responsibilities• Fair Housing law• Overcoming barriers to
getting an apartment• Filling out apartment
applications• Renter’s portfolio
Earn a Rent Well certificate!
Renter’s Education
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Continued adult education for life‐long literacy• Journaling• Reading for enjoyment• Current events• Electronic newsletters• Social networking• Computer base‐ d reading and math activities
Literacy for Life
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• Identify work skills/interests
• Research careers• Resume• Job applications• Job interviews• Essential “soft skills”
Work Life Class
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Instruction and
Coursework
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Community
Vocational Training
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• Working with the Vocational Transition Specialist (VTS)
• Visiting work sites and college programs
• Training to get ready for jobs
• Work experience in the community
• Explore options for Alternatives to Work
• Connecting with adult agencies
Vocational Training
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PPS Work Experience
Green House
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PPS Work Experience
Coffee Cart
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Work Experience in the Community
Red Cross
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Work Experience in the Community
PPS Work Site at Walgreens
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Student‐Run Businesses
Landscaping
Garden WorksDecember 8, 2014
Independent Work Experience
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Training and Support for Employment
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Instruction and
Coursework
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Community
Vocational Training
• Planning community and recreational activities.
• Using Tri‐Met’s web base‐ d trip planning system
• Travel training• Safety in the community• Navigation skills• Field study trips
Community Access
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Community Access
Brokerages
Service Providers
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Community AccessConnections to Adult Services
Training and Colleges
Financial Supports
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Instruction and
Coursework
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Community
Vocational Training
Questions?
Please contact the Community Transition Program for further information503 916‐5817
Michelle MarkleAdministrator [email protected]
Allison AdamsTeacher on Special Assignment [email protected]
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